DNR: Input sought on ATV/UTV trail at Woodboro Lakes Wildlife Area

The Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association brought outdoor enthusiasts from across the state to the Dyracuse Recreational Area, Rome, on Friday Sept. 20, 2013 to learn about their sport and the area.
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The Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association brought outdoor enthusiasts from across the state to the Dyracuse Recreational Area, Rome, on Friday Sept. 20, 2013 to learn about their sport and the area. (Photo: Casey Lake/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com)

The Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association brought outdoor enthusiasts from across the state to the Dyracuse Recreational Area, Rome, on Friday Sept. 20, 2013 to learn about their sport and the area. (Photo: Casey Lake/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com)

The Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association brought outdoor enthusiasts from across the state to the Dyracuse Recreational Area, Rome, on Friday Sept. 20, 2013 to learn about their sport and the area. (Photo: Casey Lake/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com)

The Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association brought outdoor enthusiasts from across the state to the Dyracuse Recreational Area, Rome, on Friday Sept. 20, 2013 to learn about their sport and the area. (Photo: Casey Lake/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com)

The Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association brought outdoor enthusiasts from across the state to the Dyracuse Recreational Area, Rome, on Friday Sept. 20, 2013 to learn about their sport and the area. (Photo: Casey Lake/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com)

The Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association brought outdoor enthusiasts from across the state to the Dyracuse Recreational Area, Rome, on Friday Sept. 20, 2013 to learn about their sport and the area. (Photo: Casey Lake/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com)

The Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association brought outdoor enthusiasts from across the state to the Dyracuse Recreational Area, Rome, on Friday Sept. 20, 2013 to learn about their sport and the area. (Photo: Casey Lake/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com)

The Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association brought outdoor enthusiasts from across the state to the Dyracuse Recreational Area, Rome, on Friday Sept. 20, 2013 to learn about their sport and the area. (Photo: Casey Lake/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com)

The Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association brought outdoor enthusiasts from across the state to the Dyracuse Recreational Area, Rome, on Friday Sept. 20, 2013 to learn about their sport and the area. (Photo: Casey Lake/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com)

The Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association brought outdoor enthusiasts from across the state to the Dyracuse Recreational Area, Rome, on Friday Sept. 20, 2013 to learn about their sport and the area. (Photo: Casey Lake/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com)

The Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association brought outdoor enthusiasts from across the state to the Dyracuse Recreational Area, Rome, on Friday Sept. 20, 2013 to learn about their sport and the area. (Photo: Casey Lake/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com)

The joy of the ride is in the eye of the beholder. While out for a ride, Julie Kramer and her husband enjoyed watching the camaraderie of fellow riders helping each other maneuver around this challenging, yet fun, section of the trail near Black River Falls. (Photo: Submitted by Julie Kramer)

Wisconisn ATV Association president and Trail Patrol Ambassador Randy Harden of Sheboygan patrols the Hidden Bear ATV Trail in Oconto County on his way to the Roger Steinbach trail dedication. (Photo: Contributed photo)

Jim Wisneski from the Hidden Bear Trail ATV Club of Mountain and members of the late Roger Steinbach family from Shiocton install a sign that dedicates the portion of the trail to Roger Steinbach. (Photo: Contributed photo)

Doug Johnson talks to Bill Kohlhagen about the Can Am UTV he drove on the trails at the Embarrass River ATV Park in Tigerton on September 30, 2011. Brian Otten/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com (Photo: Brian Otten/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com)

A "snowbulance" mounted on skis is pulled behind an ATV driven by Sgt. Dave Ritter of the Dane County Sheriff's Department at a news conference in Madison, Wis., Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, introducing the vehicle used for transporting accident victims from hard-to-reach sites. The vehicle was purchased with funds raised by the Dane County Council of Snowmobile Clubs. (Photo: AP Photo/State Journal, Craig Schreiner)

Snowmobilers and fourwheelers take advantage of the frozen Root River Sunday afternoon, January 16, 2011, to use their machines in Racine, Wis. Fresh snow, accompanied by wind, started to fall on southeastern Wisconsin Monday morning. (Photo: AP Photo/Journal Times, Gregory Shaver)

A student participant takes the practical exam as part of an ATV safety course in order to get their ATV licence at the Lena Swamp Archery Range in Oconto Falls on June 22, 2012. (Photo: Megan McCormick/Press-Gazette)

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A public open house regarding a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources feasibility study on a proposed ATV/UTV trail will be held Tuesday, Aug. 19 from 4-7 p.m. at the Northwoods Community Elementary School in Harshaw. Attendees will have an opportunity to discuss the department's analysis of the proposed trail for a portion of the Woodboro Lakes Wildlife Area.

The Nokomis ATV Club has asked for an ATV/UTV trail to be added across the southeast portion of the wildlife area. The requested route is 1.4 miles long and runs on an existing snowmobile trail.

Woodboro Lakes Wildlife Area is a forested 3,000 acre property located approximately ten miles west of Rhinelander. Woodboro has an extensive network of walking trails and lightly developed roads. Use of ATVs/UTVs is not currently allowed.

The department has completed a report on the feasibility, alternatives and environmental impact analysis of the trail request. Following public review, the trail request will be forwarded to the Natural Resources Board for a final decision. The public will have an opportunity to provide comments to the board at that time.

The department will accept initial public comment regarding the ATV/UTV trail and feasibility analysis until 5 p.m., Aug. 25, 2014. Comments may be directed to Jeremy Holtz, Woodboro Lakes Wildlife Area, 107 Sutliff Ave., Rhinelander, WI 54501 and by email to Jeremy.Holtz@Wisconsin.gov, or by calling 715-365-8999.

To view the feasibility report, visit dnr.wi.gov, search keywords 'master planning,' and select "Woodboro Lakes Wildlife Area." Copies are available at the Rhinelander DNR office, or by contacting Jeremy Holtz at the phone number or address listed above.